There's a very good reason why Hyrule Warriors is the first major Zelda release not to have the "Z" word in its title. As we've suspected since that surprising reveal in December of last year, this is much more a Warriors (or Musou, if you prefer) outing than it is a Zelda one, and that news will trigger mixed feelings for many Wii U owners. First things first, Hyrule Warriors is not in the same league as its system sibling The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, but it's not a dismal effort like Koei Tecmo's other recent Wii U Warriors spin-off, Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2. Hyrule Warriors is very much a case of one popular series being retrofitted to resemble another, and while the end result isn't the certified blockbuster that many will have been expecting, it's hardly the disaster that a possibly smaller contingent of fans will have been fearing.
Hyrule Warriors shows a flagrant disregard for the overall storyline of the Zelda series, mashing together the characters from multiple entries in the franchise to create the closest thing we're ever likely to get to a "Zelda All-Stars". The pretence for this collision of worlds is that an evil sorceress named Cia — who sports the standard-issue absurd Koei Tecmo cleavage — is attempting to resurrect Ganondorf, and this cataclysmic event has caused gates to other worlds to open. As a result, you'll not only get to crack some skulls as Link, but also as others such as Impa, Sheik and Lana, an entirely new character who shares a special relationship with the villainous Cia. The cross-generational theme means you'll also be fighting enemies from several different Zelda titles, including Twilight Princess' Zant, Skyward Sword's Ghirahim and the Demon Lord himself, Ganondorf.
At the core of the game is the same signature gameplay which has endeared the Warriors series to millions of fans all over the globe. You assume the role of a single fighter on a massive, sprawling battlefield, and your basic objective is to control as much of the map as possible by taking various castles by force. There's a definite tactical element to the proceedings as you consult the lay of the land and rush between the various fortresses, aiding those which are about to fall or nixing the enemy's advance by taking down their own bases and cutting off the supply of fresh troops. However, it's often hard to appreciate this additional depth because of the chaos which often overshadows it; the Warriors franchise is famous for its countless hordes of foes which happily queue up and patiently await their turn to be jettisoned skyward by your blade, and Hyrule Warriors is no different in this regard.
While the enemy commanders are dedicated and resourceful opponents who will not only block your attacks but also unleash unstoppable offensives of their own, the vast majority of the foot soldiers you encounter in Hyrule Warriors are quite literally like cattle to the slaughter, and are simply there to provide you with something to hit — as well as satisfying visual evidence of your physical superiority. Seeing hundreds of enemies scattered by a particularly lethal attack is a definite highlight — but it's a shallow one which ultimately begins to lose its allure over time. Thankfully, the aforementioned commanders put up more of a fight, and after each special attack are vulnerable to devastating counters. A gauge appears which, if successfully depleted by multiple blows, triggers an impressive finishing move which usually slays your opponent instantly.
As well as your combination attacks — which are totally different for each fighter and showcase some surprisingly different results, depending on the string of button presses — you have access to a special super "Musou" move, which is usually handy for crowd control or dealing damage to a boss character. There's also a "Focus" skill which dramatically increases your power and speed, and has the added benefit of allowing you to effortlessly smash through your enemy's blocking move. You're also able to block attacks yourself, and an evade command means you can duck around an incoming blow and pummel your opponent's rear. Commanders and boss characters can be locked onto as well, not only giving you the chance to keep them in your sights when the battle becomes messy, but also allowing you to circle them and strike from behind. You'll also find that secondary weapons are on offer, and take the form of armaments which will be instantly familiar to seasoned Zelda followers — there's the bomb, the boomerang, the bow and the hookshot, and each one is vital during the game's multiple boss encounters.
Much of this will be instantly familiar to those who have followed Koei Tecmo and Omega Force's Warriors lineage, but thankfully Nintendo's influence can be felt in the additional objectives which are presented during each skirmish — many of which feel like fan-service to placate the Zelda faithful. For example, anyone totally new to the series may find themselves wondering why the hulking boss character King Dodongo is impervious to physical attacks, but series veterans will know instinctively that you have to lob a bomb into his gaping maw to stun him and expose his weak spot. Elsewhere, there are stationary weapons on the battlefield which have to be harnessed to take down certain enemies, and while these amount to little more than standing next to an object and pressing the right button at the right time, they at least add a little flavour to the action. One such moment involves stopping a deadly opponent with the menacing, grinning moon from Majora's Mask, and it's hard not to raise a smile during the resultant cut-scene.
There's more fan-service to be had when it comes to the roster of playable characters. While Link is undoubtedly the silent, brooding hero of the piece, the addition of such Zelda luminaries as Darunia and Princess Ruto will please fans which have been around since the earlier days of the series, and getting to step into the massive, blood-soaked boots of Ganondorf himself is sure to go down as one of the most memorable moments in the entire Zelda lineage. As expected, he's a complete and utter monster, and his lumbering movements and powerful, arching attacks only serve to reinforce this impression. While not all of the characters are as satisfying to control, they do all have their own fighting styles, combination attacks and tactics — making each one a challenge to learn and exploit in combat. Add to this the fact that many characters have access to more than one weapon type — which essentially makes them play entirely differently — and it's clear there's actually more replayability on offer than you might otherwise assume.
Success in battle earns you Rupees, meanwhile, and these can be expended to create new badges to unlock combos or access special buffs, such as reducing the amount of time it takes for a base's boss character to materialise or limiting damage from certain types of attack. You can also use Rupees to manually upgrade any character's level — with the proviso that you can't go beyond the level of the most experienced fighter in your ranks — and there's a system for combining weapons of the same type to make them more effective. These back-end mechanics give you a definite feel of progression, but the badge unlocks are the same across all of your fighters. It would have been nice to see each character gain access to unique power-ups and buffs, even if such a system would have made the entire game a lot more complex and possibly trickier to balance. As it stands, you can complete the game's story mode without using every unlocked fighter anyway, so you'll probably focus all of your time upgrading the usual suspects, and turning to other fighters on subsequent playthroughs.
The main quest can be played solo or in co-op with a friend, with one player using the TV and the other playing solely on the GamePad. The lack of online play is a disappointment, but the Wii U's unique asymmetrical gameplay possibilities at least give you a multiplayer experience which is thankfully bereft of split-screen shenanigans. Playing through the entire adventure locally with a friend in tow actually adds a lot to your overall enjoyment of the title, as the tactical choices you make are effectively doubled; you can fight the enemy on two fronts and compose on-the-fly strategies that would otherwise be tricky when playing over the net. The drawback of this method is that the game's already 30 fps frame rate occasionally stutters, presumably because of having to stream two different views of the battlefield simultaneously.
There's a lot of content on display in Hyrule Warriors, but it's clear that Nintendo decreed that something else had to be added to flesh the experience out. That something is Adventure Mode, which harks back to the classic 8-bit original and has the player unlocking tiles on a grid-based map. Each tile contains a battlefield with various objectives — such as beating a certain number of enemies in a strict time limit — and depending on how well you perform you are awarded a rank which then determines which adjacent tiles you can unlock. In another nod to the main Zelda series, special items — such as the compass — can be used to pinpoint special tiles. Adventure Mode can be played in conjunction with the main quest to help level up your characters, and if this wasn't incentive enough, it's only possible to unlock certain characters by participating in this mode.
Hyrule Warriors has been subject to an unnaturally short development time, and nowhere is this more apparent than in its overall presentation. While the 30 fps in-game visuals aren't ugly by any means, the polish one would normally associate with a first-party Nintendo release is absent. Enemy models are somewhat basic, and locations — while vast — are often embarrassingly sparse and lacking in detail. It's painfully clear that Omega Force has used its creaking last-gen Warriors game engine — rather than that used in the latest series entry — as the basis of this release, and there's little here in visual terms that hasn't been seen many times over during the past half-decade. There are a handful of moments of stunning spectacle — the final confrontation being a particular highlight — but this isn't a game that will make your PS4 and Xbox One-owning pals envious.
Elsewhere, there are other presentation problems which are likely to impact your overall enjoyment. While the game engine is good enough to render some of the cinematic sequences in real-time, other cutscenes are inexplicably presented as Full Motion Video — yet they still appear to use the actual game engine, rather than higher-quality CGI models. To make matters worse, these FMV scenes are fuzzy and jerky, and call to mind GameCube-era movie clips. Add to this some low-quality pre-mission narrated segments (whoever was responsible for recording the speech in this game needs to tell the actress in question to not spit so much into the microphone) and Hyrule Warriors starts to feel undeniably like a Koei Tecmo game, with the Nintendo influence of quality increasingly limited. The polish just isn't there.
This sentiment carries over to the music, which is made up of classic Zelda tunes which have been mercilessly butchered by Omega Force's in-house musicians. The repetitive and largely charmless rock guitars which tortured our poor eardrums in Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 make an unwelcome return, and while the underlying quality of the original tunes just about shines through, it's nevertheless incredibly unsettling to hear such memorable and beloved pieces of music getting put through the obnoxious Heavy Metal blender.
Conclusion
Hyrule Warriors might not be your typical Zelda game, but it's clear that the content, setting and characters have been created very much with Nintendo fans in mind. There are some problems here — many of which can no doubt be laid at the door of the game's short production cycle — and truly dedicated Zelda followers might have their noses put out of joint by the fact that is little more than Omega Force's brand of one-man-army combat with Link and his friends dropped in the middle. Still, there's enough hack-and-slash entertainment on offer to make this a rather enjoyable diversion. While the button-pounding gameplay is unquestionably repetitive, there's still a thrill to be found in dashing around the battlefield taking down enemy bases and turning the tide of the war with some well-timed intervention and carefully planned strikes into hostile territory.
For those that come in expecting a classic Legend of Zelda adventure this could potentially be an underwhelming experience; yet as a fun action game with plenty of content is delivers well. Once the problem of perception — courtesy of the iconic characters at play — is resolved, this is an entertaining addition for action fans.
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7 is a Maybe for me.
I'm still excited for this game and am looking forward to it. The demo was a lot of fun, so I believe that the extended content that the full version will offer can only make it more enjoyable.
Awesome review guys! I already assumed presentation and visuals was going to be an issue.
Still gonna be picking this one up of course.
Pretty much what I expected, although it would be nice if they beef up the content at some point. Still gonna go pre-order it this weekend, though.
Good enough for me!!
Sounds like it's just what most people expected from a Warriors game with a Zelda skin. I'll pick it up, but probably when it's a lot cheaper.
Pretty much what I expected. I'm not a fan of hack'n'slash so I'm gonna pass. Proper Zelda, pleeeeaaase hurry!
Imma get it first day!!!
I can't really ignore this for £32. Gonna look up videos of the coop to see how bad the slowdown is on my eyes.
I like the style of music as well. Heavy metal is much more suited to this.
When announced I figured this would be a no buy for me but I'm getting closer to purchasing this title. It's been so long since I've bough a button masher and it seems like great fun in an old school break my controller type of games. Who knows maybe I'll add this to my collection sometime before Christmas
Awesome! The negatives you list are not really significant shortcomings in my book - get me some heavy metal zelda tunes lol!
Oh and of course, I have no other game with a similar gameplay style, so hype hype
As a Zelda fan, who has put more than 150 hours into this game already, I can say that Hyrule Warriors is tons of fun and very addicting. Easily my game of the year... I don't care if the environments don't look as nice as in a usual Nintendo product. The game is fun and that's all what matters.
Also, the music in this game is awesome... what's wrong with your ears?
So, don't get scared by the 7/10 here. Best try it out for yourself.
Meh, still gettin. I need a fun button-masher and this looks to be fun to me.
Cool review. I'm surprised and glad that Gameinformer gave this game a high score (8).
7 sounds about right, from what I played (demo) this is a Warriors game with a Zelda skin but I like Warrior games so I'm good.
Gonna wait for a price drop on this one, as I originally planned.
I've never put any stock in reviews for Warriors games and buy them regardless. Shame this only scored a 7 but thats expected of warriors games in the west. Not being overly familuar with Zelda lore im hoping this game will engage me. In anycase this will hold me over until SW4 next month.
One issue i have with the review is the section implying Zelda Musou is using an old engine and not the new one. Thats incorrect, the latest Musou titles including the upcoming DW8 Empires are all using the exact same engine, its one of the main complaints of the community especially on PS4.
Expected. Not to shaby.
Will get soon.
I have never played a Dynasty Warriors game but I love love LOVE the Zelda franchise.
I'm terrified of this game, tbh.
@Emblem Couldnt have said it any better ! Finally someone, who knows a tad more about the series than just "its a button masher"
"The drawback of this method is that the game's already 30 fps frame rate occasionally stutters, presumably because of having to stream two different views of the battlefield simultaneously."
And that, folks, is why MK8 only has split screen multiplayer.
"I have never played a Dynasty Warriors game but I love love LOVE the Zelda franchise.
I'm terrified of this game, tbh."
Probably the case for about 90% of Nintendo console owners.
Hm. Looking real forward to this. Big Zelda fan for years, and I actually like how they took some of the classic times and made them hard rock (but just for this particular game mind you). It's like Zelda EXTREEEEME
This was the expected score for me. Can't wait to pick up my pre order next week.
@SanderEvers Can't argue with that logic.
Damo. Great tagline. Great movie!
Thought the music was quite fun myself from the ads. Can quite believe the issues with fmv and narration though. Will still pick it up
Now I will have to watch that movie again.
I told ya this game will get no more than 7.
My expectations for this game were low... but then the Treehouse showcase made the game look much better than I had thought. A middling review isn't a surprise. Unfortunately it doesn't help make up my mind about whether to buy.
Hmm... choices, choices. (On the flip side, Wii U doesn't have that many choices so I'll probably buy eventually regardless.)
@SanderEvers yeah I have to agree with you on that. It's a Warrior game with a Nintendo skin. It will be my Warriors game but I know what to expect so looking forward to it
Yeah, pretty much exactly what I expected. This one is for Warriors diehards over Zelda enthusiasts, but really not anyone else. Presentation issues and lack of polish are a little disappointing, but I doubt it will ruin the game for me. Content seems to be plentiful and I guess that's the most important part.
How much did the music lower the score by?......cause as a gentlemen who prefers the heavy metal genre I kinda enjoy what I've heard of the unique take on the classic Zelda music.
Question : does the game stutter in single player while using the gamepad for off TV play? I read that over at another review
@SanderEvers
Based on the review, it got a 7/10 because:
Did you even read the review? This game doesn't even sound like it deserves a 7/10 to me. I get the feeling the score would have been quite a bit lower if this didn't have Legend of Zelda characters running around in it.
I'll pick it up when it hits bargain bin prices. I don't mind paying top dollar for ultra-polished first-party Nintendo games, but this is too sloppy to be a priority. Too bad. I know a lot of Nintendo fans were, and still are, anticipating this game.
Not cancelling my preorder nonetheless.
I want this game now!
I'm sure I'm gonna love this because I can't care less about multiplayer and FMV.
"For those that come in expecting a classic Legend of Zelda adventure this could potentially be an underwhelming experience".
What? Did the Mario Kart 8 review end with: "For those that come in expecting a classic Super Mario platform this could potentially be an underwhelming experience"?
Exactly the score I was predicting. I'll buy it for the Zelda nostalgia factor, but I'll wait for the price to drop a little before I do.
The music is awesome though. One of the best soundtracks in a long time... but i guess it's a matter of taste.
Very much what I was expecting, my girlfriend preordered it so we could play through this weekend. : )
Can anyone tell me if there are any unlockable characters which weren't repeatedly shown in promotional trailers?
I think ill wait for a price drop on this one
Well it's preordered and looks more enjoyable than a lot of these style games I have played
7/10 is if you ignore the Zelda & Warriors stuff. If you are a big Zelda or Warriors fan, you will like it more than a 7/10.
Most reviewers mark Warriors games down and FPS or platformers up.
Still more appealing to me than anything that's been delayed on the PS4 or XB1 recently.
Got nothing to say. I'm actually happy Nintendo did something different for Zelda. Though I'm not sure if I'll get it. Even if it is a 9, I'd still won't be convinced to get it. Sorry. Its just my taste in just hack and slash is just well......not much.
I'm still getting it...
Probably
@Ralizah
I don't think your points should diminish the score too much.
So basically i see two or three examples listed that should actually affect the review score as they actually relate to gameplay and fun factor. Everything else you listed seems very minor, certainly nothing is substantial enough to justify knocking it down bekow a 7.
I'll wait and get it when it's on sale.
@AJWolfTill There are unlockable weapons, which haven't been shown yet. Two very crazy ones... Actually one of these weapons could be considered to be a character on its own.
"Heavy Metal blender." Not sure how this is ever a bad thing.
I'd still rather play this than Destiny.
@Damo; can you tell us if you reviewed an already patched version of the game? Or will we have to download the update to see everything?
I will be picking it up when I can get it for a decent price from Amazon Warehouse Deals used.
I am not a fan of Zelda games, but I like Dynasty Warriors.
7/10 is what I thought it'd get to be honest. Doesn't bother me though, that's still a good score for a spin-off of one of the best best gaming IPs of all time. Friday can't come soon enough!
The soundtrack in this game is amazing. Just listen to "Skyloft", if you aren't convinved yet. The framerate drops are worrysome and locked 30fps isn't great either. I watched the SW4 PS4 trailer earlier and that game looked way more polished. Anyway, can't wait to hack'n'slash through hordes of enemies in Hyrule Warriors on friday (scores don't mean anything to me)
Honestly, like Bayonetta 2, I really don't care if it was rated 1 out 10, I get what I want regardless of someone else's opinion because that is the biggest problem with all types of entertainment. So many good games and movies alike get overlooked because so many people believe someone else's opinion over there own. If I don't like it, oh well, like watching a movie sometimes they suck but I was willing to pay for it. I hate COD and Halo but my opinion shouldn't stop others from buying them just like their opinions of Nintendo games don't stop me from buying them Even though I don't plan on using them, I also bought all 12 Amiibos regardless if others think they will be dumb lol
@andreoni79 @Ralizah People buy a Wii U for local co-op, most Wii U games with multiplayer servers don't get used, so it would be at the expense of something worthwile.
The cut-scenes might not be up to the level of Zelda U screenshots, but they're not bad.
The framerate drop in Warriors Orishi 3 on Wii U wasn't a problem for me, I had no idea it existed until I read people complaining, as it was less than PS2 & 360 Warriors titles. As WO3 Wii U was a quick port, I assume HW will be less of an issue as it was built ground up for Wii U, and the 30 fps limit is not a problem unless you either cut out half the game or make it for PC.
Ass the WIi U is not an Xbone or PS4, if they used an engine designed for those consoles then the performance of the game would massively suffer.
As for the amount of stuff on the battlefield, it has to be set in Hyrule, not a different universe with density of people and buildings from a modern world.
And considering how "lack of polish" generally means "it doesn't look and play 100% exactly how I like" and is very subjective, I'll just wait until I play it myself.
This review reads like a review for Super Mario 3D World by a reviewer who loves FPS and gives it a 7 or 8.
I can't justify $60 for this. Looks like I'll be transferring my pre-order money over to Fantasy Life. Bummer.
A much appreciated and thorough review though, @Damo.
A friend of mine is getting this on launch day, so I think I'll be trying it out before deciding whether to buy it or not. Either way though, awesome review!
I think this might be the first time ever an exclusive nintendo game scored higher on GameSpot than nintendo life lol!
Looking forward to the game. Hopefully nintendo will have it delivered tomorrow
@NImH I wouldn't worry too much, I read a more glowing review of 8/10. I would recommend googling a bunch of different reviews until you find one you agree with the most.
Famitsu gave it 36/40 or 90%, and Famitsu are known for being really strict on all genres, not rating one higher than another.
@zeldazero is there only 12 amiibos available to preorder as I thought it was 14
I only read some pieces and the conclusion, but the game sound like what I was hoping for, so I'm just more hyped about getting it now
(Sorry for not reading everything, but had to avoid spoilers ^_^; )
Great review. The game was never for me, but I expect at least a certain collector portion of the fanbase will pick this up. But that's not going to make this game a big success. Oh well.
@Kevlar44
What would the game have to do to deserve a lower score, in your mind?
been playing it lol it terned up Erly really enjoying it atm not that far in thow (4th lvl in story mode) also i got the Spcial edition and the scarf is awsome lol
we all know not to expect a classic Zelda game when we play this, but lack of games and the fact I haven't played any other games in the series means it will probably get some serious play time especially if I have it downloaded. So im in come the 19th!!!
Played the demo a few times and have really enjoyed it so far, well except for Midna, she seemed so slow though she does have a few cool moves but games like this are built for speed not "oh that's nice". And the lack of a jump button still annoys me in any game of this type but I guess you can't have everything.
And does anybody really think a game named "Hyrule Warriors" is going to be the next installment in the Zelda series? 1 5 second snippet of any trailer and you know this isn't Zelda, it's fun. But I do think it's really cool to be playing as Zelda alongside Link, or vice versa. I don't normally play these games - the new 1 currently being advertised on the PS4 is the brownest game I've seen since Quake - but all the fan service pulls me into this world.
7/10 for a sloppily rushed enjoyable couch co-op fan service game?
Cyrus wants -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ycpmrEl-9E
@MadAdam81 I did read the translated Famitsu reviewers. Those people are in love with the Warriors games and it's really obvious. Now those were some biased reviews, where here I found a review that had the pros and cons and the reasons for said opinions. I don't spend my hard-earned money on hype and popular opinions.
This is pretty much exactly what I thought the end product would be… which is why I never considered it a release day/full price purchase. 'Entertaining diversion' does not warrant emptying my wallet, or pulling away from far better games that I still need to finish. Especially not with butchered music and technical issues. This may have an audience, but I think Nintendo is going to be fairly disappointed with sales.
@TourianTourist agreed im loveing the OST So far (comeing from a Zelda and a Warriors fan lol)
I've enjoyed the few installments of DW I played on a friend's Xbox so I'm quite excited to be getting a hold of this title. 7/10 doesn't read as a failure to me.
Don't care about it's score, it looks 10 times better than any Warriors game same so far, and I love Warriors games!!!
Wow even eg. pt a site where 90% are sony fanboys gave it a 8...
Looking forward to this game.
@NImH Okay, I just heard that they are really strict. The only other 7/10 review I saw was IGN, who are known for being really biased against anything that isn't Halo or COD. Most others were 8/10. The Kotaku review might be worth reading, as it was one by a guy who is a big Zelda fan but doesn't care one but for Warriors games. It can be hard finding a reviewer who likes and dislikes the same things in a game as you, as it is always different for each game.
Best thing to do is play it.
Uh oh... that 7 may have just brought this game from love affair, to the friend zone. I'm now on the fence. Hmmmmmm......
About as expected. As a fan of the Mussou games, I can't wait to play this...looking forward to using Midna and Shiek!
I don't think anyone understands that a 7 is GOOD. It doesn't have to be a perfect experience. Every game has flaws, even Zelda games. Don't be afraid to try something different.
Oh well, I gotta be honest, I knew since the beginning this game would get this type of score overall. This is a game that doesn't have that universal appeal like the traditional The Legend of Zelda games. But hey! It's nice to read it has tons of content and overall it's a good/fun game. It's also great to see finally a new retail Wii U game on the west! Can you believe this is the first big retail release on Wii U since Mario Kart 8? Almost 4 freaking months of drought! But doesn't matter because I literally haven't played anything on Wii U other than MK8, it's so damn good and addictive! I honestly don't know if I would get this game on day one... I'm not too attracted to Musou games tbh. Maybe when we're get closer to holidays
Sounds like the games does it's job for me, hold me over while I wait for the Legend of Zelda WiiU
Im still really hyped to get on launch launch in the us I have pre ordered and everything.I think if people go in knowing its not your usual Zelda game they wont be disappointed when its not
This is pretty much the score I was expecting. I'm still on the fence, but I'll probably get it eventually.
Reviews until now:
Destructoid – 8.5 / 10
Shacknews – 8 / 10
IGN – 7 / 10
GameSpot – 8 / 10
Kotaku – “Yes”
GameTrailers – 7 / 10
Joystiq – 4 / 5
Game Informer – 8 / 10
Polygon – 5.5 / 10
GamesBeat – 85 / 100
NintendoWorldReport – 8.5 / 10
DigitalSpy – 3 / 5
Videogamer – 7 / 10
Nintendo Life – 7 / 10
CVG – 8 / 10
Eurogamer – 8 / 10
Honestly this seems like a very fun game. Almost all Dynasty Warriors games scored 7 or lower, but I still liked most of them. I think if you like the feel of the old beat'em up games you should try this one.
To be honest, I should've been expecting a 7. NL's scoring system is more broad than others. So a 7 is not bad. Kirby Triple Deluxe scored a 7, and it was good.
I was questioning picking this up Day 1 because of this. But, every time I see this game, I'm in love with it, so I'm sticking to my guns this time.
@DuggyFresh 7 is average it shouldn't be but it is. (Look at metacritics averages across all games).
The wait is killing me!
I hate the music. That guitar mundanity takes all the magic away from the Hyrule.
@HugoBR This game is actually getting better critical scores than Destiny! That's (really) good to see
What i was expecting, 7 its a great score (and 5 its average), im getting it ! more games for my WiiU are never a bad thing.
i have never EVER played a musou game, so it will be a first for me
Gamespot actually gave it an 8 O_o
Well, if there's one thing i've learned about reviews, its that I can't always trust them. I have to buy this game to experience it for myself, and I certainly will.
The more coverage I watched the more I entertained the idea of picking this up even though a year ago the mere idea of even touching a Dynasty Warriors game was less than desirable. Seeing the review scores has kind of broken me out of the daydream though. Maybe I'll pick it up in a few years when it's cheap and somehow I've finally worked through my staggering backlog.
This game looks like a lot of fun to me, Like a throwback to the Neo Geo action titles that I loved so much as a kid.
@unrandomsam Either way, people shouldn't let a score sway their decision to buy. The words in the review should. I can't stress enough to people to just read the review and say screw the score. For that reason alone, I like Kotaku's review methods the best, and find it despicable that publishers give bonuses based on metacritic scores instead of sales. That's a crime if you ask me.
Love Warriors games. Love Zelda games. Can't wait to get this one in the mail.
good scores overall. Especially considering that the west usually doesn't review warriors games well. I hope this secures additional games in the franchise. So the roster can grow like the rest of the crossover warriors games do.
@yoko19191 The Skyloft theme is amazing.
The first game in any KT crossover is usually a bit underwhelming. Gundam went from a somewhat boring first entry, to a pretty exciting franchise. So there is hope.
@Pahvi a 7 its A LOT more than a franchie killer, especially here where they are quite harsh on the score sometimes (which i love)
With most 'Warriors games i've played, they're always full of very forgettable characters, thus discouraging me from playing them. This game however, is a great switch and I hope they do a sequel or two.
The Escapist gave it a 9, thats Jim Sterling, im sold !
"The Legend of Zelda" - None of those words are in the title of the game, so reviewers really need to stop bringing that franchise up in their reviews. This is a separate franchise entirely.
@PinkSpider
yep, only 12, I thought they were more as well, but no Zelda or Pit even though they are shown everywhere...
"the addition of such Zelda luminaries as Durania"
Um, it's spelled Darunia... >_>'
The review still assumes anyone going in still thinks they're gonna play a normal Zelda game. I'd question the intelligence of ANYONE who still thought this was a regular Zelda game and not a spin-off. Since the moment they announced it they said this wasn't a normal entry in the series, yet every single time the game comes up someone says something akin to "This is such a weird departure from the Zelda series!".
It's a good review, and 7 isn't a bad score for this kind of game; but I still feel like the game's been held back because "it's not a typical Zelda game" when it was never meant to be that.
I'm so getting this, just can't afford to untill next week
I'll get it eventually, but for now need to manage my funds better.
interesting read and score this game has scored between 4-9 but most seem to suggest you'll love it or hate it. This reviews a bit more objective. My pre-order is on the way and I can't wait to play it!
There are many well-written reviews on both sides (such as this one), but I would not recommend the Polygon review. Most of the Polygon review basically consists of something along the lines of "this is not like other Legend of Zelda games," which shows a distinct lack of awareness and attention for what the game was designed to be (coming straight from the mouth of Miyamoto himself).
I pre-ordered this game. Why? It's my ultimate revenge on all those millions of moblins and bokoblins that have tried to halt my adventures.
In all honesty, the trailer looks promising, I'm intrigued by the story they presented, and the Direct did a good job as well. I'll judge the game in a few days once I have played it, not now.
I just watched that trailer and discovered we can now watch zelda's ass while she opens up a chest.
That should add two points to the score
Will be getting it anyway, I'm sure I'll enjoy this one since some of the downsides aren't really that bad
local co-op Zelda-ish game: this is equivalent to probably 10 date nights with my wife divided by the cost of the game = roughly $6.50 a night. However, bridging the gap between my love for the Zelda series and my wife's bewilderment as to how i can sit and play 1 game for 8hrs straight is priceless to me.
I like how so many people see 7/10 and freak out and think the game is bad. It's definitely a good game, but not for everyone.
@MadAdam81 You are wrong. The person who reviewed the game was Jose Otero on IGN, and he is a huge fan of Nintendo games.
I've been back and forth on this one, but I won't get it now... Too bad Miyamoto made them stop developing a Zelda-game with Warriors elements, that would've been much more appealing (to me) than the other way around. Started hating the Warriors-series after 5 minutes of Dynasty Warriors 2 on PS2...
You better Believe I'll be getting his game day one. I know it's not a typical Zelda. I have never played a warriors game yet so I'm intrigued.
I don't think I'm getting this in the near future. The funny thing is, were it not for the Zelda skin, I might be more inclined to bite. I just feel that, as a huge Zelda fan, I'll be disappointed by this not being a true expansive Zelda action-adventure game, which is certainly the opposite of what they were hoping for when they made the decision to join the two series.
@MadAdam81
Jose Otero who reviewed HW is the Thomas Whitehead-equivalent of IGN. (@ThomasBW84 I hope you don't mind the comparison. You are both awesome.)
Embarrassing. NOONE was waiting for this game. They was no reason to rush it to release and distribute junk.
@GeminiSaint Ack, fixed. Thanks for the heads up!
@Pahvi Asymmetrical gameplay generally means when each player has a different view of the action to one another. With one person on the TV and the other on the GamePad, that's basically what you're getting here.
Yeah, a 7 isn't bad but very few 7s end up being revered classics 20 years down the line. In fact most of them basically get forgotten within a few weeks. Not really the kind of games I get excited about for the most part.
Well Jose Otero gave it a 7/10, I'm going to be honest here after seeing the review on IGN and here, I understand why you guys gave it a 7 which is decent but good. Because the game looks mediocore, and as for me I'm not really a big fan of Dynasty Warriors myself. So yeah....
There have been many games that got 9's and 10's that I thought were complete garbage and many that got 7's that I thought were amazing. It's all in the eye of the beholder...or game-holder lol.
WHAT?!
Looks pretty fun. But might be one of those games for me personally that gets far too repetivitve. It be good if a demo turns up on Wii U in the future though. Might pick this up in the future.
My pre-order got shipped today so should have it by tomorrow. This review has left me with mixed feelings. This gets 1 point more then what Nintendo life reviewed Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper Wii U score 6 / 10, which is the same style of game without the Zelda characters. I didn't mind Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper Wii U but it's nothing special. I must say Hyrule Warriors does look a lot better but it does look like it's only got a 7 out of 10 because of the Zelda element. I like me some hack n' slash games so hear hopes I like Hyrule Warriors when I get to hopefully play it tomorrow. But this review has left me a bit more skeptical & I expected a better review score with all the hype it's been getting.
If the game did not feature Link Nintendo fans would hate it
Once again people. Don't judge the game because a reviewer here gave a 7 doesn't mean it is for you. We all have our own way experiencing games. Maybe this game just wasn't for this reviewer. Maybe you will like it. So stop using excuses and go get the game. Nuff said. LOL Just had to write it
Great Warriors move reference, by the way.
"Cannnn youuuuu dig iiiiiit?"
I'd love to pick up this game when it releases, but Smash releases the week after. But Hyrule Warriors, one day I'll find you.
Well even if it is just hack and slash, it will keep me busy until super smash bros. is out.
Mine arrived today nice and early! not expecting it to be a classic but still excited! But I think too many people put too much emphasis on reviews and scores and how it affects their decision. Everyone is different and everyone likes different things a lot of my favourite games have only scored average.
I always knew that reviews for this game were going to be mixed at best, but I'm still really looking forward to it. Killing thousands of enemies as Link without having to worry about a single environmental puzzle? I was sold months ago.
@MadAdam81 36 out of 40: exactly the same score of Sonic Lost World on Wii U!
No spanish language in america = not worthy for me, because if i invite friends to play which don't speak english they would get bored... besides a game without a language selection is not a complete product.
8 if your a dynasty warriors fan.
Sounds like a fun game, maybe Iwill get it for Christmas since I got to much to play now.
I played the demo. It wasn't 10/10 quality, but a 7.5 score seems fair based on what I played. It's seems like a higher quality Dynasty Warriors title, with more content and a little more item based combat. The bosses didn't seem that dull to me, and the music and graphics were pleasing. But the AI was pretty stupid. I'll be picking this one up, since it's my first DW game, and it comes out on my birthday.
After playing the demo I seriously enjoyed it compared to the traditional dynasty games. I think its only because I actually care about the characters from the legend of zelda. I actually like dynasty warriors type of games but never could get into them or complete them because I never really cared for the characters.
I was expecting worse, since it's made by the people that do Dynasty Warriors
...Yep, waiting for a price drop will be more than a cinch in this instance.
BLEH. SSB3ds 4 DA WIN.
Normally I would wait on something that scores in the 7 range but I tried the demo and fell in love so I'm definitely keeping my pre-order.
@SuperMalleo Polygon has been highly questionable as of late, so that score really shouldn't be trusted.
Either way, this review unfairly assumes that we're looking for a straight-up Zelda game. What I see is a dedicated action game with Zelda characters, which is something that I've been hoping would get made since 2009.
ProJared did give the best assessment of HW with the same score.
Sheesh when did a 7 get treated like a kiss of death? You'd think this game just got a 5!
Preordered this and am looking forward to playing... In 2.5 weeks grrrrr
Received this through the post (early! ) today and I'm really enjoying it, but I also agree a lot with this review. I've not really played much Dynasty Warriors before either so most of the gameplay and game mechanics are new to me. I disagree about the music, for the most part it sounds excellent and in some places the game looks absolutely gorgeous. Despite not being a 'true' Zelda game, it still very much has the Zelda 'feel' and atmosphere, and it's still very enjoyable to play. And 'Adventure' mode is a wonderful homage to the original NES game that's had me smiling the whole time I've been trying it. The game also seems to have a lot more depth than it initially appears and there's loads of hidden stuff to find and unlock. Definitely glad I've given it a chance although I bet some people are going to hate it because it's different to what they're used to.
I predicted exactly this score of 7. If interested to see it's my #55 comment on here. I really enjoy the legend of zelda franchise but, when I saw this I new it would be a game I won't buy. It just doesn't call out to me the way even an 8 or 16 bit zelda game would.
Great review, i would never think this game would get a higher score than a 7.Still i'm buying it though maybe the sequel will be better.But i'm happy this game didn't get destroyed by reviewers.
I watched Pro Jared's review. A 7/10 with plenty of content and DLC already confirmed.
So.... any secret characters?
"This sentiment carries over to the music, which is made up of classic Zelda tunes which have been mercilessly butchered by Omega Force's in-house musicians"
That's what I feared from the little that I heared. Either way, I'll buy it. I expected a 8 though, but I guess the reviewer chose a 7 because of the lack of polish.
Thank you for the this review. I prefer this review to the mess over at Polygon, as you actually compare it to other works in the genre and to the series progression itself. This wasn't on my must buy list and I am happily keep it off until a good sale or my Platinum Club Nintendo choices come up.
7/10...not sure I would agree with that but I'll see after I get the game myself.
@Waveboy: You were never going to get this anyway. In fact, do you even use your Wii U or are you still watching Saved by The Bell classics?
This game looks awesome! When I get a Wii-U it will be in my gaming list. Has anyone ever thought if there wasn't so much coverage of games it may effect ratings also. I mean this game has had so much coverage you almost feel like you've played it already. I think this would take away from ratings too although 7 these days is usually an excellent review with ocassional 8, 9 and 10,s popping in rarely.
I'm on the fence. Also, while I get the point you are trying to make (the game is more Dynasty Warriors than Zelda), the JP version of the game, Zelda Musou, does have "Zelda" in the title.
Polygon was far less generous and to be honest, comes across as genuine criticism. The Wii U's install base provided the incentive to aim low with this title and it's clear they didn't push the budget.
I MIGHT end up picking this up if it ever goes on sale, but KT is dragging their feet. Badly. Nothing they've made feels worth owning and Hyrule Warriors is just latest to scream 'Rent'.
The next Ninja Gaiden / DOA is really all KT seems to do even half decently, which probably makes them that much more grateful that they get to work with someone other than Omega Force.
All the cheese aside, Team Ninja can make a great game. Ninja Gaiden 2 and DOA 3 are proof positive.
@NodesforNoids To be fair, the most "fair" review isnt the one with the lowest score, its another thing if you think that Polygon makes great reviews and you like them.
For me i always go to Destructoid, Escapist, NintendoLife/PushSquare & Eurogamer, if most of them have good scores then theres a high chance i would buy a game i want to
Like i said before, Gamestop gave this game an 8 ! (And everyone knows who bad they are when everything is WiiU related)
Sounds good. Should be fun, nothing too worrisome in the review.
@Galenmereth I have read comments by massive Zelda fans who love the music most. One thing I like a lot with the Warrior games is the music, and before writing it off, it might be easy to listen to some of it on YouTube.
This is why I like the trio of websites here. None of them just mindlessly hand out 9s and 10s to every game first parties are involved based on name alone. It seems like the game is fun to play so I'm looking forward to checking it out at some point.
now for the mario version with a giant mario running around flattening goombas all over the place
@Damo hi, i would like to know if on the hardest difficulty setting the enemies are as aphatic as they seem on normal.
Never had any interest in this in the first place but the new real Zelda I cannot wait for. In fact it's probably my most anticipated game along with Uncharted 4. Hope we get some new news on that one soon!
I remembered Dynasty Warrior in PS2. It was a game that LOOKED pretty but all you need to do was to keep pressing the same button to do the combos. After a while I felt bored.
Looks like Bayonetta 2 will be much less repetitive.
I've been seeing 7 pretty consistently across the board.
As to those suddenly deciding to cancel their pre-orders...you DO realize that a 7 is a good score, right?
"7 - Good
A seven is not average in our eyes. This game will sport a few areas where the game is blatantly let down to the detriment of its overall quality and enjoyment, but it is NOT average. A seven is still a recommendation, but you might want to consider what we thought let the game down and decide for yourself if it would bother you before buying."
-Nintendo Life
I never played Dynasty Warriors so i have a feeling this will be a spectacular introduction to the franchise! Plus iz Zelduh and i love me some Zelduh
Though i was hoping for at least an average score of 8... Ehh it's £31 on Amazon so i can't complain! (now i just have to wait until monday... sigh)
How long have you been keeping that tagline ready?
If it weren't limited to couch play, I'd probably have gotten it. I'm not interested in playing this solo, not ever. Maybe the next one then - pass.
I'm there next week, woooo! This is going to be epic!
PC Magazine had favorable things to say about it. Didn't see a score but they basically said it was very enjoyable. I'll get this eventually, probably by the end of the year.
Good revw and good score as well. Deffo getting it. Most other revws hav it at 8/10. Onm uk gave it an 87%. This is all good enough for me
Good revw and good score as well. Deffo getting it. Most other revws hav it at 8/10. Onm uk gave it an 87%. This is all good enough for me
Good revw and good score as well. Deffo getting it. Most other revws hav it at 8/10. Onm uk gave it an 87%. This is all good enough for me
Almost everyone i know who has ever played a Dynasty Warriors game would say that they are not very good so Sticking a dose of Zelda throughout the game aint gonna change that, im surprised it actually got a 7. This is a pure FANBOY purchase because the game was never going to be that good.
Just played the first mission twice and I already love this game, even if I've spent most of the time switching between Zelda and Warriors controls style... At the end I had to chose the Zelda style because I refuse to open a chest using Y instead of A
IT seems like the Nintendolife staff really don't like the Warriors games!
Oh well 7 isn't a bad score and I'm still definitely buying!
Platinum Games makes better action games but it's a lot of fun to take down armies with my friend.
8,5/10
Samurai Warriors 3 8/10
Samurai Warriors: Chronicles 5/10
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper 6/10
I did not expect a very high score from Nintendo Life.
Too much like the Warriors games.
I totally expected this to be a 7/10 game from fair and honest review sites like Nintendo Life, but what surprises me is that it's getting reviews like this from around the web. I thought for sure most of the big pay-2-play gaming sites would dump a 5-6 on this game sight unseen.
This game looks interesting for sure. Definitely haven't played a hack and slash type of game in quite a while.
@readyletsgo
I agree. I'm annoyed when people try to consider this as LoZ game.
It is not. Stop treating it like as. Or saying "this isn't typical LoZ game". Because it is not. Even Mr. Iwata said so.
My copy is sent.
Come on Nintendo, this really needs a demo on the eshop. I'm not buying without trying it first.
@Finntendo Woop! My copy hasn't left Amazon yet but I just got a code from Amazon to get a free skyward sword costume! Nice one Amazon.co.uk
i think im just gonna get it, why not?
Buying it tomorrow, mainly because I'll get the free DLC pack. 50 euros is a bit rough price but whatever I guess I can treat myself once in a while haha. I think I will like it anyway.
@readyletsgo
Hah, I have no idea what the emails say since I don't speak French XD But it had estimated delivery date!
I usually order from UK Amazon or Germany, but I didn't see one in UK store and when I did - it was gone.
@electrolite77 This isn't Nintendo's game, the developer is Koei Tecmo.
7 sounds about right. Should prove be a good game to tie us over till the real thing next year!
i m actually playing dw8 legends which looks pretty superior now, so i gonna skip this
@arnoldlayne83 Your loss. After playing HW, i have to say its pretty much one of the best Warriors games out there (comming form someone, who owns EVERY single title, some even imported).
Simple things like the skill crafting, the well done bosses, the Samurai Warriors-esque combo system and Kens Rage dodging system elevates it to a pretty high standart overall.
Also, the overall mission flow has hints of Zelda games in it (find an item to proceed, look for a hidden chest etc) which isnt totally reinventing the wheel, but its a nice change of pace.
So, for everyone just looking at its graphics: Your loss, not mine I simply love the ability of appreciating a game without giving a single wet goomba about its technical aspects. It makes gaming overall so much more enjoyable
@Einherjar trist vwry much ur review, so will probably be my next dw after i finis the 8
@Vyse Losing support much?
@Einherjar Awesome, most Warriors fans have being saying the same thing. My only concern is the quality dip in local co-op, every Warriors game to date has had a quality dip in local co-op so its expected, I just hope its the same as always and not any worse than previous Wii U entries.
Amazon UK Shipped my game yesterday so i'll be playing it in the next few hours .
I'm sorry but a 7 is too low, NintendoLife. I would give it an 8 or 9 if you love killing 1000s of Zelda creatures.
Zelda fans will LOVE this game. even us who never play Warriors games.
Oh man its packed with content and we'll only get more for just 15euros! (cheaper than Japan)
oh and screenshots don't do this game any justice. The game doesnt look like a first gen PS3 title like some led us to believe. I think it looks fantastic especially with so many enemies on screen.
I was afraid the game would feel too hectic but once you play the first mission you'll understand how it all works and how you dont need to kill every baddy you see. (still got to kill a lot though! you can easily kill over a 1000 enemies in the first mission/the tutorial)
@Emblem I havent had the chance to test it out yet, but whatever it is, it cant be any worse than DW7 Empires.
For everyone who complained about the half second stutters in Orochi 3: DW7E came to a complete halt in local co-op, froze for a second or two, and snapped back into slowmo action.
Orochi 3 on WiiU ran beatifully compared to that. Also, i recently got the PS4 rerelease of Orochi 3 and let me tell you, even THAT version stutters.
And worse, if a player in co-op use the tripple rush special attack, EVERY entity on the other players screen will vanish for the duration.
The original version made is so, that the special just slowed characters around that player, and the other player could go on. But on the PS4, they needed to clear the second players screen xD
So much for Co-Op being a necessaty for games like that. Its a tacked on afterthought at best.
@Leu10antFalcon ?
@AdanVC
Stop lying kid. At least do your research before you start spouting BS.
Metacritic:
Hyrule Warriors - 74
Destiny XBO - 79
Destiny PS4 - 77
Great review! 7 is a Great score for this game .
For me it's 6.8/10.
So, it seems Amazon.co.uk have run out of stock and my order is delayed. But it's ok, they have me a gift voucher of £5 (thats like €70 or something ) off my next game order, sweet!
Will get Hyrule Warrior's some time next week, prob Friday, me birthday yay!
"It is little more than Omega Force's brand of one-man-army combat with Link and his friends dropped in the middle."
But everybody already knew this from the start.
The reaction to this review shows the downside to having a final review score, as necessary as that is. Many people are far too concerned with the number here. A review is only as good as its reviewer and what that reviewer thinks and writes. I think Damo does good work and I think critical reviews that often end up at 6-8 are the most useful. I've hated games that were almost universally praised and I've thoroughly enjoyed games that have gotten mixed or negative reviews. Plus, I've learned over the years that what I like in a game has deviated from the apparent mainstream position, so I have to approach reviews as a skeptic. Sites like this have to consider the audience in their reviews. Not everyone is a fan of Dynasty Warriors, which has a more narrow appeal than a Mario Kart or Mario platformer. One man's 10 can be another person's 5.
@Einherjar Nuff said
@Octane
"this isn't Nintendo's game". OK. Apart from them funding it, licensing one of their main IP, co-developing it, publishing it and marketing it, good point.
Loving it so far! Still can't find the Dark Link Costume though.
@Arngrim Restart the game after purchasing and installing the add-on content.
It arrived in the post today, and in all honesty, so far so good.
It looks and plays great, and the Zelda skin over the Dynasty Warriors gameplay actually works. Considering it has a pretty repetitive gameplay formula (hack and slash, repeat), It's deceptively addictive!
I'm a little unsure about the mute conversations (subtitled, but just strange occasional grunts and noises instead of words?) that occur during some scenes, but if you ignore those, it's got gameplay by the bucket.
I'm staying up al nigh playing this !It's fantastic!
It may be a brainless button-masher, but as a fun diversion it gets the job done. I am pretty happy with it.
Graphics don't make a game, so I'm not worried about that, and besides I have MK8 to look gorgeous on my Wii U (and I have a PS4 for other shininess). The slowdown even at 30fps is a bit worrying and the way they butchered some of the best music in videogames has me slightly worried but neither of those will get me to cancel my preorder. Those aren't game breaking issues and the game still sounds like a lot of fun - which is what really matters. It was never going to be a masterpiece anyway.
@NintyMan I've never played a Warriors game but I'm really enjoying this so far. I don't find the quality bad either, honestly the nitpicking about the graphics especially is too much. I think it looks gorgeous mostly, so much better than any real Zelda game ever and that's enough for me.
@electrolite77 Koei Tecmo is the developer, if any demo of sort were to happen, it would have to be Koei Tecmo's decision, not Nintendo's.
@Octane
Hahaha yeah. Its up to the developer, not the company paying for and publishing it. Good one. The excuses people make for Nintendo on this site are great. There is a demo in some American shops, Nintendo need to put it on the eshop. Easy.
@Arngrim If you've bought the DLC (which I'll assume you have if you're trying to access the Dark Link costume), then you just need to highlight Link on the character selection screen and hit 'X' (I think) to change costumes. It should say which button you need to press at the bottom of the screen
After spending most of friday playing this i disagree with this reviews content even more. Its a sold beat em up even if you dont like musou games there is enough Zelda lore and fan service to make a couple of play throughs of legend and adventure mode worth anyones while.
Not the first time Zelda has mixed with metal - System of a Down!
My two sons (8 and 10 years old) loves it! This is their first entry to the warriors series. They are both fans of the legend of zelda and have played every game in the series. They are not bothered by less details in coop play and they are having the time of their lives playing together. Perfect graphics does NOT make a good game. All serious gamers knows this. And to those who dislikes the music; surprise it can be turned off! 7/10 is a good score. My two sons are giving it 9/10 and that's all that matters. Highly Recommended!
The biggest flaw of this game is the lack of online play. Other than that it's a fun game. It looks good and have great music. It's just kinda sad playing it alone, again, because I don't have anyone to play with. Nintendo should really try to make this "local multiplayer only" a thing of the past. I never have anyone to play with. I do almost everything in my life alone, I don't need more things I can do alone.
This game deserves more than a 7, in my opinion. Never played Dynasty Warriors or any game like it, so I was fairly new to this concept when I bought this title. But it's real fun and addictive, once you get the hang of it. Lots of Zelda nostalgia, lots of fun slash 'n' dash action. Yeah, I like it a lot. Only bad thing is that Cia is so ridiculously designed - that's the angry feminist in me speaking. But apart from that, I strongly recommend this title.
They need to add the Deku mask, Zora mask, Goron mask and the Fierce Deity mask it would do good for link I and it would make it funner. That would make hyrule worriers a lot funner. Do you agree.
Think I'll hold off for now. I May try to catch it on sale at some point. I like fan service a lot, and that's mostly what this is, but with Smash Bros. just around the corner I have plenty on non-canon fan service headed my way. Plus, my backlog doesn't need any more additions.
I'm a huge warriors fan, I'll buy a PS4 just to play Samurai Warriors 4, so I could not be more excited (as a Zelda fan too)
Gah, sitting through classes at College is hard knowing this is coming out tomorrow... It'll hold me til Smash next week for sure.
@Fireslayer Hyrule Worriers? Who's worried?
that's an unfair review!
Just because you prefer the standard Zelda games doesn't give you the right to be harsh like that on the score. This review should have been done by someone else.
@H_Hunter that true I agree
Got the game and love it, AWESOME TITLE .., I'd give it a 9 out of 10 ! and it has tons of content .
Well I just downloaded Smash last night but I am having trouble putting this down to play that. That itself should speak for how good this game is. Most time I have spent playing a game non stop since RE 4 on the gamecube I think.
I wrote a review! goo.gl/RR1xHh
@sungjongah
What did you think of the last boss fight though? I found that great. Though I actually did enjoy the others as well.
The Warriors series has always been a niche part of the market. I personally love them, even though I would agree with most of the scores they receive. I agree with this review, but it doesn't stop me from the enjoyment I'm having with it. This is a sure bet for warriors fans, especially if you love the Zelda games. It may not work the other way around though, a Zelda fan that doesn't like the Warriors series may not enjoy it as much.
After extended play update:
Being a long time fan of the warriors series, I have to say this is their best effort yet. I would even go as far as to say those who aren't into the warriors series would find a lot to like in this game. The pacing is better, the missions fun, and the battles are a blast. I love how many events they have put into the battles, and the big bosses are a great addition.
Why did you make Link into a girl? Or is he/she i haven't found out if he's/she is a boy or a girl...
They dident make link into gril what are you taking about? And link is a boy. And Because in ocarina of time zora queen wants to marry link
@Emblem This review so totally doesn't seem at all right after playing this game for some time now! - I'm thoroughly enjoying it!
I don't agree with this review whatsoever. I find the graphics to be just fine, even very beautiful at times, and the music is actually one of my favorite elements of the game. The heavy metal remixes of Zelda classics helps to pump me up for the chaotic game play on the battlefields and it also hits my nostalgia buttons just right. This review goes to show that a review is simply one person's opinion on something.
I didn't buy this game at launch but after talking with a few people in my local EB Games, I decided to buy it. I would give the game a solid 8.5 and recommend it to any Zelda fan or Dynasty Warriors fan. The graphics are excellent and I've never seen Zelda look so badass. It's a solid HD game for the Wii U. One of my favourite aspects is replaying stages with unlocked characters. Lana and Impa are both excellent players to use. There is even DLC if you want to ride around on Epona. Another solid second tier game for the Wii U. We all love the AAA titles like MK and SSMB but games like Hyrule Warriors give solid depth to the Wii U's line up.
I really like this game. Combats fun, musics fantastic, lots of unlockables and a pretty deep character customazation/upgrade system. Also the graphics and FMVs looked pretty good to me, I didnt even know that the cutscenes were FMV. I dunno, I feel this game at least deserves an 8. I got it at launch and I am still enjoying it now almost 2 months later
This game is way more fun than it gets credit for. We've been playing hours collecting all heart pieces and skultulas after beating the main campaign. So many playable characters, great 2 person co-op, and a lot of content/unlockables. Loving this game. 9/10 for me.
@Robfozz I got it at launch too and I haven't put it down. Def at least an 8! Agreed.
@Musashi : I'd give it a 9 too! They were a little to harsh in this review. There's something about this game that's just so satisfying! I barely ever notice the repetitiveness!
I'm giving this game a 9 after playing it for a couple of weeks solidly lol!
I plan to pick this up after Christmas. My family knows that legend of Zelda games, or in this case a spin off will be an easy gift.
Button mashing madness and endless action! The game is good. The review is good. I'm loving it so far. Picked it up 2 days ago
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